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Gourde registered a power-play goal as the Lightning topped the Bruins 4-2 in Game 2 to even the series Monday.

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One of the biggest breakout performers from the regular season with 64 points (25 goals, 39 assists) in 82 games, Gourde opened the scoring by anticipating a cross-ice helper from Brayden Point and catching Boston goalie Tuukka Rask out of position. While he's only 5-foot-9, 167 pounds, Gourde is a trailblazer with a scorer's touch, and it appears that he's woken up after etching the scoresheet just once in five games against the Devils in the conference quarterfinals.

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Gourde finished with a power-play goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 Game 1 win over New Jersey.

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Gourde's second-period tally made it 3-0 at the time, but it morphed into the game-winner after the visitors managed to get two back prior to Tampa Bay pulling away. Those who picked the 26-year-old forward in playoff pools on the heels of a 64-point regular season are already getting rewarded for that decision.

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The goal was his first in 13 games, but that was no matter. His goal was his 25th; that point was his 64th. Brad Richards had 62 points (2000-01) while Tyler Johnson put in 24 goals (2013-14). Gourde was undrafted and banished to the ECHL just five years ago, only to go into the Bolts' record books. The playoffs will be a test for him, but his star is certainly on the rise.

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Gourde scored, added two assists and recorded a plus-5 rating during Friday's 7-5 win over Buffalo.

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Because of all the household names on the Lightning, Gourde's flown under the radar in plenty of fantasy circles. He shouldn't have. With Friday's multi-point showing, the 26-year-old rookie is now up to 25 goals and 39 assists for the campaign, and he's also provided sneaky help in the plus-minus (34) and PIM (50) columns.

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Gourde dished out two helpers -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Islanders.

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That's consecutive games with exactly two assists, one shot and a plus-1 rating for Gourde. While those performances aren't anything exceptional, fantasy owners will certainly take them. Those who invested in Gourde early in the season are reaping the benefits of a 24-goal, 58-point campaign that's exceeded expectations already with eight games still to play.

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Gourde dished out a pair of helpers in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Toronto.

Impact

Gourde's pair of third-period assists helped his team outscore the opposition 3-0 in that frame to secure a comeback victory. He's up to 56 points on the season, and this performance snapped a three-game point drought for the 26-year-old forward. That was his first multi-game point drought since a four-game skid back in mid-January.

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Gourde scored two goals and an assist while adding three shots, two blocked shots, a hit and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact

The rookie continues to impress, and Gourde now has seven goals and 20 points in 17 games since the beginning of February. The addition of J.T. Miller to the Lightning's second line hasn't disrupted the chemistry Gourde has shown with Brayden Point, and fatigue shouldn't be a factor down the stretch for the 26-year-old given his extensive AHL experience prior to breaking into Tampa's lineup for good.

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Gourde claimed NHL Rookie of the Month honors after posting five goals and 11 assists through 14 games, Dhiren Mahiban, contributor to The Canadian Press and New York Times, reports.

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A speedy forward with hockey smarts, Gourde has been a tremendous find for fantasy owners this season. The 26-year-old went undrafted in "real life," but he's managed to produce 22 goals (20.4 shooting percentage) to complement 27 helpers and 11 points on the man advantage. It's highly unlikely that he's available in deep leagues, but even poolies in some of the shallower settings should at least consider what Gourde's been doing as a member of the league's top offense, one that's banking 3.50 goals per game.

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Gourde collected two assists and took a minor penalty during Thursday's 4-3 win over Ottawa.

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Gourde's breakout season continues, and he's been particularly impressive of late by marking the scoresheet in 13 of his past 15 contests for eight goals and nine assists. His 2.87 points per 60 minutes rank third on the Lightning, and fantasy owners shouldn't overlook his 35 PIM -- it's a respectable boost. It's also worth noting that if he continues to score, it's going to be difficult to remove him for a top-six role.